What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester is to bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham Abbey and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham Abbey to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Highbridge Rdbt and arriving at High Street via Railway Station, Two Brewers and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham Abbey and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

The distance between Waltham Abbey and Colchester is 59 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham Abbey to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £27 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus from?

Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Two Brewers station.

Where do I catch the Waltham Abbey to Colchester train from?

Waltham Abbey to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.

Train or bus from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

The best way to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus arrive?

Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Waltham Abbey to Colchester train arrive?

Waltham Abbey to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham Abbey to Colchester is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Waltham Abbey to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Waltham Abbey to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Waltham Abbey to Colchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waltham Cross to Stratford (London)train Hertford East - Stratford / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 12m
£27–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Two Brewers to Bus Stationbus 46
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 14m
£10–13
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Waltham Abbey to Colchestercar 47.4 mi
1h 4m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham Abbey to Colchestertaxi 47.4 mi
1h 4m
£200–250
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Highbridge Rdbt to Loughton Stationbus 66
2. Take the subway from Loughton station to Stratford stationsubway
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
1h 42m
£29–43

Waltham Abbey to Colchester by train

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Distance: 58.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Waltham Abbey, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highbridge Rdbt to High Street via Railway Station, Two Brewers, and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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